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We are looking to purchase a new car and we're not sure where to start. We have a 2019 Dacia Sandero and a 2004 Skoda Octavia and are thinking of trading both in for something decent if we can manage with one car (we both work from home frequently and use public transport if needed). Aiming for a budget of about €20,000.

We have older children now, so we need something spacious for family outings or journeys. Any advice would be great thanks.

How much to VRT a Mitsubishi L200?

My sister lived in Co Donegal for 40 years. She had a Skoda Citigo (2012 reg). I brought her back to the UK three years ago to a care home where she now lives. I have tried to insure the car in my name but cannot do so because I am not permanently resident in Ireland. Is there any way I can get it insured for me to drive when I visit every few months?

Have just paid for a timing belt on a ford focus 1.6 Zetec TDCi manual and it has cost me €1,650. The mechanic said he had skimmed the head gaskets as well. Have I been over charged? Your answer would be much appreciated, thank you.

I have a 2014 Peugeot 208. The AA man said he thinks the timing chain jumped. Will this have destroyed the engine completely, or is it worth having it inspected, and parts replaced or get another engine and have that taken apart and checked and made good any bad?

Not sure what to do.

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I have a 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel car and I would like to know how much it will cost and how long it would take to fit a new timing belt, thank you.

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I'm looking at Volvo XC90s. In the 2019/2020 T8 hybrid, should the known ERAD problem be a concern? Is there anything to mitigate the risk? Does Volvo cover replacement if the vehicle has a full Volvo service history? Or is it safer to stick with the D5/B5 variant?

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I am going to Belfast to look at a second-hand car. It's a 2021 vehicle  with two owners. How can I find out whether the car was first registered in Northern Ireland or GB?

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I am permanently returning home to Ireland from Australia and considering shipping my 2020 Mitsubishi Triton GSR to Ireland. I am trying to get an estimate on all of the import charges that may apply.

Can you help with a breakdown of each charge applicable?

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I'm looking at an ex-demo Oct 2023 Honda e:NY1 150kW Advance 69kWh with 5,040 miles on the clock for sale by Donnelly Group in Dungannon. I can't figure out what the cost of importing this will be.

Can you help?